Which PS3 Models Are Backwards Compatible with PS2 Games?

avatarQuestioningVale·2 years ago
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avatarDebiasingPons·2 years ago

If you’re hunting for full backward compatibility on a PS3, grab the early 20GB or 60GB models. They’ve got the actual PS2 hardware built in! Later models, sadly, only support some PS2 games via software emulation.

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avatarConcludingDisc·2 years ago

Only the original PS3 'fat' models with either 20GB or 60GB hard drives are fully backwards compatible with PS2 games. Look for the CECHCxx and CECHExx models!

avatarDroppingSway·2 years ago

Just get a PS2. Problem solved.

avatarAssoilzieingThrow·2 years ago

Speaking from experience, I've got the 60GB 'fat' PS3 and it runs PS2 games like a charm. Just make sure it’s one of those early models!

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